10 Steps to Better Photography with the Lubitel 166+

The Lubitel 166+ is Lomography’s very own feature-packed recreation of the Soviet classic. In this feature, we’re listing 10 ways on how you can make the most out of this camera!

Shoot like an analog master with the Lubitel 166+ even if you’re a beginner or simply an enthusiast. The camera’s fully manual controls and fuss-free features should help you practice on your basic photography know-how and be more creative in the process.

Portraits look especially good in squares, so make sure to photograph some of yours with this camera.

Get close to your subject with the Lubitel, which is eqiupped with focus as near as 0.8m. As the great Robert Capa famously said, “If your photos aren’t good enough, then you’re not close enough.”

A top down viewfinder, zone focusing, and on-camera exposure guide—the Lubitel is indeed one of the cameras that’s best for street photography.

Ever seen one of those photographs that beautifully integrate nature with portraiture? You can try your hand at capturing one of your own on film with the Lubitel and its multiple exposure function! For variety, combine your portraits with skylines and architecture or even with another portrait.

Speaking of MXs, you can also take your own ghostly photographs with it.

Attach your flash of choice to the Lubitel and douse your photographs with much-needed light or to simply make it look a little better.

Play with light with the camera’s Bulb function.

Switch from shooting in 120 to 35mm format easily with the Lubikin, which produces panoramic images with exposed sprocket holes in portrait format.

The Lubitel can shoot up to 16 (120) and 36 (35mm) in one roll, true. But did you know that you can also shoot endless panoramas with it? Yes, you can even shoot one from the beginning up to the end of your roll!

Got any of your own Lubitel 166+ shooting tips? This is by no means a definitive list so do add yours in the comments section below!

Amp up your photography with Lomography and other cameras! Check out the 10 Steps to Better Photography series in the Lomography Magazine.

written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-29 #gear #tutorials #lubitel #tipster #10-steps-to-better-photography